Royal Society Report Urges Passengers to Fly Direct to Cut Carbon Emissions
A new report from the Royal Society identifies flying direct as the most effective way for passengers to reduce their carbon footprint. The study found that choosing a non-stop route over a journey with a connection can cut a flight's emissions by up to 50%. This significant reduction is due to avoiding an extra take-off and landing, which are the most fuel-intensive phases of air travel. While other actions like packing light or flying economy offer minor benefits, the report concludes that avoiding layovers is the single biggest immediate change a traveler can make for a more sustainable journey.
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